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You want control and security over your staked assets. We've got you covered. ✅ Keep control over your stake and ensure your SOL is secure with Ledger’s robust security, enhanced by Figment’s institutional-level reliability. Stake with Figment through Ledger Live today. 👇 https://lnkd.in/epNNtT3g

Figment is attending Blockchain Infrastructure Forum 2024! Meet us in: 🇯🇵 Hokkaido, Japan 🗓️ Aug 30 - Sept 1 We’re looking forward to a weekend full of insightful discussions and networking. DM us or Celine Chong if you’ll be there. 🤝

STKR == world's most reliable #benchmark capturing all #staking rewards in times of heightened activity. Check out the article to see how STKR has set the bar higher by outperforming all other staking benchmarks in the market today👇

Whether you’re new to staking or looking to optimize your strategy, understanding the risks and rewards is crucial. ☝️ Our blog post provides a clear overview, helping you make informed decisions about how to stake your ETH. Learn how each approach can impact your rewards and security. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eufEQF-f

Delighted to share a report I co-authored with two of my favorite crypto savants, Martin Leinweber, CFA and Colton Campbell, on how the Yen carry unwind is impacting ETH MEV opportunities for stakers. On August 5th, stakers earned 6,000 ETH, a notable increase that coincided with the Bank of Japan's decision to raise its short-term interest rate by 0.25% in late July, triggering a global market sell-off. This sell off spurred a surge in activity on Ethereum, reflected by a dramatic rise in the annualized staking rewards rate, jumping 610 bps from 3.2% to 9.3% in just a single day. Most of these rewards were earned from fees paid for MEV, a key element of the Ethereum rewards rate. Our benchmark, STKR, captures all on-chain rewards a validator can earn, providing a comprehensive view of the dynamics that played out on August 5th. MarketVector Indexes Figment

We’ve been able to accomplish great things with our partnership with Figment and this report is no exception. This is undoubtedly a good read. #ethereum #crypto #digitalasset

Recent global financial events, like the Yen carry trade unwind, have significantly impacted #Ethereum staking rewards. 🌐 We've noticed how market volatility demonstrates that traditional finance and crypto are interconnected. For example, the unwinding of the Yen carry trade led to a sell-off in Ethereum, underscoring the importance of staking rewards. A comprehensive benchmark that includes all aspects of the Ethereum chain — including 100% of the consensus and execution layer rewards (tips + MEV) – is needed to accurately measure staking rewards. Our report with MarketVector Indexes covers this, as well as opportunities for validators to earn more through Maximal Extractable Value (MEV), increased gas fees, and direct influences on staking rewards. We aim to educate and empower experienced and novice investors to navigate the crypto space effectively. Understanding these dynamics is essential for those looking to maximize their staking returns on Ethereum. Martin Leinweber, CFA Steven Schoenfeld Josh Deems Eva Lawrence Colton Campbell Raline Sexton Jonas Weber Dennis Bree Max Webster-Dowsing

Join Figment CEO Lorien Gabel will be speaking at Bitcoin Connect with Dr. Mingchao (Fisher) Yu, Co-founder of Babylon Labs. 🇯🇵🟧 They will be speaking on “Institutional Adoption of Trustless Bitcoin Staking in Japan” on August 29th at 8:05 PM GMT+9. 🎤 DM us if you’re attending and would like to learn more about #Bitcoin staking!

🚨 How Recent Macro Events Impacted Ethereum Staking Rewards 🚨 We, together with our friends at Figment, recently dove deep into how traditional finance moves—like the Yen carry trade unwind—are shaking up the crypto space. 🌍💥 The result? A detailed paper exploring how these macro events supercharged Ethereum staking rewards. In times of market volatility, it's clear that traditional finance and crypto aren't operating in isolation. The Yen carry trade unwinding, for instance, triggered a series of events that sent shockwaves through the Ethereum ecosystem, leading to a 26% sell-off. But that’s not all—it also highlighted the growing importance of Ethereum staking rewards. 📉🔗 Why This Matters: A Proper Benchmark Is Crucial 🧐 As we examined these events, we realized that understanding Ethereum staking rewards requires more than just surface-level insights. That's why we've emphasized the need for a comprehensive benchmark—one that covers 100% of the Ethereum chain and includes all components of consensus and execution layer rewards. 🔍 Breaking Down Complex Concepts Like MEV We also recognize that concepts like Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) can be confusing for the average investor. So, we've dedicated a portion of our paper to breaking it down in simple, digestible terms. MEV plays a crucial role in how Ethereum validators earn rewards, and understanding this can make a significant difference in navigating the crypto space. If you're using an index to measure Ethereum staking rewards, it must cover the entire chain—consensus and execution layer rewards included. Anything less gives you an incomplete picture. 🧩 📚 Education for All Our goal with this paper is to educate and empower you, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out. With the right knowledge, you can navigate these turbulent markets and make informed decisions. If you’re curious about how global financial strategies are influencing crypto or just want to understand Ethereum staking rewards better, this is for you. MarketVector Indexes Steven Schoenfeld Figment Josh Deems Eva Lawrence Colton Campbell Raline Sexton Jonas Weber Dennis Bree Max Webster-Dowsing

We’re thrilled that Symbiotic has added support for LsETH restaking.  🎉  Symbiotic is a permissionless shared security protocol for decentralized networks and apps, focused on offering a decentralized, flexible, modular solution to help align incentives of all parties within an ecosystem. LsETH holders who participate on Symbiotic have the potential to receive additional protocol fees and rewards from the Symbiotic protocol, while simultaneously receiving ETH network rewards by holding LsETH. Learn more about Symbiotic, how it works, its key differentiators, potential risks, and how to get involved, in our post:  https://lnkd.in/gP9h-PYp